44-73045 Lucky Lady VII
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UPL 23310
Major Ernest E Bankey of the 364th Fighter Group, 67th Fighter Wing, poses on the wing of his North American P-51 'Lucky Lady VII' P-51D 44-73045, coded 5E-B at an 8th air force base in England. 23 March 1945.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12352-71777AC
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12352-71777AC
Assigned to 385FS, 364FG, 8AF. Personal aircraft of Major Ernest E Bankey Jr.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 364th Fighter Group Headquarters Squadron (364th Fighter Group) 383rd Fighter Squadron 385th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15018575 / O-752095
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: RAF Honington
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Manufactured |
Inglewood, CA, USA | Built at North American. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Honington, Bury Saint Edmunds IP31, UK | Assigned to 385FS, 364FG, 8AF. |